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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.48, 1,127.99 and 537.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.48, 1,127.99 and 537.82 is: 742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.48 : 1,127.99 = 537.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.48/1,127.99 = 537.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.48x = 1,127.99 × 537.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.48x = 606,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,655.71/817.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.11

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